Facilities Operations Supervisor
Career GuideKey Responsibilities
- Supervise daily facilities operations across one or more sites
- Plan and schedule preventive maintenance
- Respond to building issues and coordinate repairs
- Manage service providers and track performance
- Support workplace safety checks and corrective actions
- Maintain logs for work orders, inspections, and assets
- Order supplies and control inventory for facilities needs
- Support space setup for moves, events, and new hires
- Monitor utilities and building systems for efficiency
- Help manage budgets, invoices, and purchase requests
- Coach facilities staff and assign daily tasks
- Communicate service updates to employees and leaders
Top Skills for Success
Team Leadership
Vendor Management
Preventive Maintenance Planning
Work Order Management
Safety Compliance
Budget Management
Scheduling
Customer Service
Contract Administration
Building Systems Knowledge
Troubleshooting
Written Communication
Career Progression
Can Lead To
Facilities Manager
Workplace Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Site Operations Manager
Facilities Project Manager
Transition Opportunities
Property Manager
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Operations Manager
Asset Manager
Building Engineer
Common Skill Gaps
Often Missing Skills
Budget ForecastingContract NegotiationRoot Cause AnalysisEnergy ManagementProject PlanningData ReportingRegulatory Knowledge
Development SuggestionsBuild a simple monthly scorecard for work orders, costs, vendor performance, and safety findings. Ask to own one vendor contract end to end, then document outcomes. Take a short course in basic project management, energy efficiency, and safety fundamentals, and practice writing clear service updates for non technical audiences.
Salary & Demand
Median Salary Range
Entry LevelUS$55,000 to US$70,000
Mid LevelUS$70,000 to US$90,000
Senior LevelUS$90,000 to US$120,000
Growth Trend
Steady demand driven by aging buildings, safety expectations, and the need to run facilities efficiently across offices, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing sites.Companies Hiring
Major Employers
CBREJLLCushman and WakefieldABM IndustriesISS Facility ServicesSodexoAramarkAmazonWalmartKaiser PermanenteUnitedHealth GroupBoeing
Industry Sectors
Commercial Real Estate ServicesHealthcareManufacturingWarehousing and LogisticsRetailHigher EducationGovernmentTechnologyHospitality
Recommended Next Steps
1
Create a 90 day plan focused on safety, preventive maintenance, and top recurring issues2
Standardize work order intake and add clear response time targets3
Set up vendor check ins and track service level performance monthly4
Document preventive maintenance schedules for critical equipment5
Partner with finance to learn invoice review and cost tracking routines6
Lead one small facilities improvement project from scope to closeout7
Update your resume with measurable results such as uptime, response times, and cost savings